LifeSouth needs O-type blood donations
At the beginning of the summer travel season, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers remain in need of donations, especially of O-positive blood. Laura Bialeck, LifeSouth’s district community […]
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Area DJs to push the tempo at blood drive
The DJs Unite for LifeSouth donation drive returns Saturday, and organizers hope the expanded event draws even more blood. At its inaugural event last year, DJs […]
Pet World: Guarding against fleas and ticks
Florida temps have already set off a flea and tick and mosquito frenzy here in North Central Florida. Getting rid of fleas and ticks is a […]
Florida Finds: Sweetwater Wetlands Park
When you are driving down Southwest Williston Road in Gainesville, it’s easy to pass by Sweetwater Wetlands Park without even realizing you have done so. The […]
Fishing report: Big Bend—where the action is
For area saltwater anglers, the Gulf’s Big Bend is definitely “where the action is.” Things are about to go wide open in the Steinhatchee area. Seasonal […]
Birders kick off 19th annual June Challenge
June brings the start of summer for many and the beginning of the June Challenge for birders across Alachua County and Florida. The Alachua Audubon Society […]
UF announces inaugural leadership awards
The UF Alumni Association recently named 16 honorees to its inaugural class of Gator Nation LeaDErshIp (DEI) Award winners. The DEI awards recognized alumni, students and […]
How to prepare for Florida storm season
Hurricane season officially starts on June 1, but it’s never too early to prepare. As a matter of fact, meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center are […]
YMCA camps return to Hawthorne after decade gap
The YMCA of North Central Florida will conduct youth summer camps this year in Hawthorne and Micanopy, reviving summertime programming in rural areas. Hawthorne Mayor Jacquelyn […]
Garden microirrigation conserves water
Collards on drip irrigation. This goes along with Florida-Friendly Landscaping principle No. 2, Water Efficiently. Microirrigation is defined as a low volume, low flow system. These […]